NI cattle deaths rise in bad weather
Northern Irish beef farmers lost an estimated £3.1m last month and supply shortages are expected later in the year, after adverse weather conditions pushed fallen cattle numbers up by 113%.
Archives for May 9, 2013
Patent granted for Tate & Lyle’s SODA-LO sodium reduction product and manufacturing process
A US patent covering Tate & Lyle’s Soda-Lo salt microspheres and the process to make them has been granted.
Vermont House of Representatives gives green light to GMO labeling bill
The Vermont House of Representatives has passed H.112, a bill requiring the labeling of all genetically engineered (GE) food sold in Vermont. However, there are plenty of hurdles ahead.
Australian live export industry faces new scandal
Australia has been hit by yet another live export scandal after a welfare group released footage allegedly showing cruel treatment of Australian goats and cattle in Malaysia.
WhiteWave CEO: ‘Our almond business is quickly approaching the size of soy’
WhiteWave Foods’ almond-based beverages and foods business has continued to show “torrid growth” in the first quarter of 2013, and is now approaching the size of its soy milk business.
Food firms sign up to new Courtauld waste commitment
Food manufacturers and retailers have demonstrated commitment to reducing food and drink waste as 45 companies have signed up for the third phase of the Courtauld Commitment, which was launched yesterday (May 9).
Peanuts, calories, and why energy density is a ‘dangerous concept’ gaining traction in nutrition science
The lower the energy density of your food the better, if you are trying to lose weight, right? Logical though it may seem, this hypothesis is not actually supported by the data, according to one leading food scientist.
Canada signs animal genetics export deal with Turkey
Canada has signed a deal with Turkey giving exporters of sheep and goat genetics access to the Turkish market.